Wazwan

Wazwan KASHMIRI CUISINE

The wazwan is a multi-course meal in the Kashmiri Muslim tradition and is treated with great respect by the Kashmiri people. Its preparation, by trained ‘Wazzas” is considered an art! Itis served at all the major occasions, particularly the famous and extravagant Kashmiri wedding where it can be prepared for up to two thousand people […]

Boulevard-Road-Kashmir

Boulevard Road Kashmir

Boulevard, plush road along the banks of Dal Lake separated by a cozy parapet, houses almost every tourist facility from internet cafes to vegetarian dhabas. It is a favorite route of joggers and cyclists. The area starts from the Dalgate and ends at the Nishat garden. Having some of the best hotels, restaurants and other […]

Burzahom or Buzahama Kashmir

Burzahom or Buzahama “The Archaeological Site”

Burzahom or Burzahama Kashmir “The Aarchaeological Site” in Kashmir, India by Ahanger HOBO The Burzahom or Burzahama an archaeological site is located in the Srinagar district of the Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Evidences of wheat were found.[1] Archaeological excavations have revealed four phases of cultural significance between 3000 BCE and 1000 BCE. […]

Houseboat-Kashmir

Houseboat in Kashmir

Houseboats in Kashmir, India were built in the early 1900s and are still being rented out to tourists. These houseboats are made of wood and usually have intricately carved wood paneling. They are of different sizes, some having up to three bedrooms apart from a living room and kitchen. Houseboat was modernized by Europeans along […]

Shalimar-Garden-Srinagar

Shalimar (The Garden of Love)

Shalimar (The Garden of Love) Mughal Garden by Ahanger HOBO. Open ever day 9am-dusk, INR30 In the old days Shalimar was a villa built in the 2nd Century where one Kashmiri King Pravarasena II used to stay when he went to visit his guru at Harwan. Praversena II founded the city of Srinagar and ruled […]

Gulmarg Golf Club

Gulmarg Golf Club “The World’s Highest Golf Course “

Gulmarg Golf Club “The World’s Highest Golf Course “ by Ahanger HOBO Gulmarg is Open every day from 10 AM to 6 PM. Closed from December to April due to snow. The famous Gulmarg Golf Course was first built by the British in 1904. Recently redesigned and reopened, the greens are designed to fit the […]

Yousmarg-Kashmir

YUSMARG Kashmir “Medow of Jesus”

YUSMARG Kashmir “Medow of Jesus” by Ahanger HOBO Yusmarg is a beautiful cluster of meadows surrounded by majestic pines and fir, 48km from Srinagar. Yusmarg in Kashmiri means The Meadow of Jesus. The word Yus’ is said to be the short form of Youza Jesus) and marg means meadow. According to local belief, Jesus is […]

Kokernag-Kashmir

Kokernag “Golden Crown of Kashmir”

This charming lake, located at about 70kms from Srinagar (between Achabal and Verinag), is shaped like a right foot – with five toes and a heel and thus in ancient times was given the name of Vishnu Pad. In the distance you can spy the sacred Brahma Shakri peaks, and at the same time enjoy […]

Achabal-Kashmir, India

Achabal ‘Bag-e-Begum Abad’ Kashmir, India

Achabal is a quite possibly the most gorgeous of the Mughals gardens and it was said to be Empress Noor Jehan’s favourite pleasure retreat. Like other Kashmiri gardens, it is located on a hillside with its water source at the top but unlike other Kashmiri gardens it is the only Mughal Garden which is situated […]

Mazar-i-Salateen (Graveyard of Rulers) Tomb of a-ul- Abidin

Mazar-i-Salateen (Graveyard of Rulers) | Tomb of Zain-ul- Abidin

Mazar-i-Salateen (Graveyard of Rulers) Tomb of Zain-ul- Abidin | Ahanger HOBO. This tomb is another secret gem of Mughal architecture, built from the bricks and on the basement of an older temple, that remains hidden in between the 4th and 5th bridges of the old city and is definitely worth a look if you are […]